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T157 CSL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 CSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from oil pressure switch ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 65,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from oil pressure switch ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,067 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,184 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 42,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,997 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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T157 CSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T157 CSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T157 CSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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